Period like cramps when I need a poo (sorry if tmi)

Hey everyone,
Just wondered if this is just me as I haven't read much about it anywhere on here, but I have been getting period type cramps when I need a poo!!
From about 4w on I was having period type cramps frequently but they stopped at about 5+5, now I get them for about 5 mins when I need a pop and often I can't go due to constipation! Just wondered if anyone had experienced or heard of anything like this before? I'm anxious at every little thing at the moment!

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I too am having a similar experience but I think it's just due to everything shifting inside and organs becoming closer to one another which id leading to pressure! Hope that is what it is for us both anyway xx

I've been getting that as well for the last 2 weeks, approx 6 weeks along now with my first.The pain lasts for ages though and is so intense it has left me crying and curled up in a ball. Thought it might be something more serious but Dr says it's fine. Started taking lactulose and it has helped with the no pooping thing, and paracetamol seems to work on the pain after a while. I'm really hoping this is not a long lasting symptom!

Thanks minimash and babynm2! Although I'm not happy that you're suffering with it as well, it does make me feel like I'm not the only one! I have been taking lactulose too which does help, but I do still get the crampy sensation, and sometimes it is really painful, but goes after about 5 mins. I hope it passes soon! :-) xx

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